Hot Happy Hour Picks In Tucson

Oh the joys of cheaper drinks in the early evening — a.k.a. happy hour.

If you find yourself wanting to quench your thirst at value while enjoying delicious eats, check out our picks for killer happy hour specials in Tucson.

47 Scott • Scott & Co.

47 N. Scott Ave.

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47 Scott needs no introduction, but we’ll be brief. The quality of food and drinks is exceptional, the interior moody and en trend, and the service cannot be faulted. Find out for yourself by hitting up happy hour with $4 craft beer on draft, $6 house red or white, and discounted select cocktails. The bar bites are all fantastic, seriously, order them all.

With the lovely outdoor seating, classy but modest interior, creative cocktails, and top notch local ingredients, AK’s happy hour is a force to be reckoned with. Happy hour bites start at $4, cocktail specials are $6, house wines are $5, and select beers are $4. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 6 p.m.

Favorites include:

Classic Mussels ($18) – Served in a broth with garlic, house anisette, and shallot

Barrio Brewing Co.

800 E. 16th St.

Hola Hefeweizen from Barrio (Credit: Barrio Brewing)

Barrio Brewing is a local favorite for helping put Tucson beer on the map. They also offer really tasty food to pair with a great happy hour. Monday through Friday 3 to 7 p.m., Barrio features half-priced appetizers and $1 off glasses of wine, cocktails, and draft beers.

BOCA Tacos y Tequila

533 N. Fourth Ave.

BOCA Balls at BOCA Tacos y Tequila (Credit: Jackie Tran)

The name tells you all you need to know. Owner and Chef Maria Mazon offers an assortment of tacos paired with delicious homemade salsas that make it a prime option if you’re nearby and craving Mexican.

From 4 to 6 p.m. daily, Boca offers $1.50 Carne Asada and veggie tacos, $2 tequila shots, and $5 margs. They feature a rotating margarita menu with fruit mixes and a number of tequilas, while carrying 30 varieties of craft beer.

The Canyon’s Crown

6958 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Pub footballs at Canyon’s Crown (Credit: The Canyon’s Crown)

A British-style restaurant and bar with an extensive list of burgers, sandwiches, and classic pub fare offering something for everyone. From Irish nachos and pub footballs to fish tacos and a classic Reuben, this spot leaves little to be desired.

The Canyon’s Crown has happy hours from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close daily. It features $1 off all starters, beers, wines, and wells.

Commoner & Co.

6960 E. Sunrise Dr.

The Suit at Commoner & Co. (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Chef Kyle Nottingham — chef and partner at Commoner and Co. and sister-restaurant Prep & Pastry — highlights simplicity in the rustic cuisine on the menu. He strikes the balance between style and substance using exceptional ingredients without being too pretentious.

Dante’s Fire

2526 E. Grant Rd.

Charcuterie Plate from Dante’s Fire

Dante’s is known for taking classic dishes and adding a unique twist. Happy hour is no different. From 4 to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., they offer $1 off specialty cocktails, $2 off house wines, $3 bottled beers, and $4 drafts. In addition, 7 menu items are $7 until 7 p.m. Dante’s also serves happy hour all day Sunday.

For more information on Dante’s drink and dining specials, please visit dantesfireaz.com.

DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails

135 S. Sixth Ave.

Downtown Burger at DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails (Credit: Jackie Tran)

DOWNTOWN is another popular restaurant with fusion tastes from around the globe. The Calamari — with mango, candied ginger, and peanuts — and their Dark Chocolate Jalapeño Ice Cream Sundae are just two dishes sure to make you stop by even when it isn’t happy hour.

Happy hour is offered daily from 4 to 6 p.m. at the bar and on the patio with $3.50 drafts, $5.50 house red and white wines, $5.50 select cocktails and an entire menu to boot.

Elliott’s On Congress

135 E. Congress St.

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On the corner of Congress and Sixth, Elliott’s has become a happy hour hotspot. An assortment of drinks and eats come together for their afternoon and evening lineups. Elliott’s has happy hours from 4 to 7 p.m. daily and again from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, with $3.75 house-infused vodkas, $2.75 wells, and $1 off craft and imported beers.

Featured items:

Three Jalapeño Boats ($4.50) – Jalapeños loaded with a mix of cream cheese, cheddar, shrimp, bacon and a sweet agave drizzle over the top

Four Bacon Ragoon ($5.50) – Wontons stuffed with cream cheese, bacon, jalapeño-bacon and green onions. Served with a mango-habanero sauce

6360 N. Campbell Ave.

This steakhouse in the foothills is an upscale option — if you’d like to treat yourself after an exhausting day. Their 5 for $6 ’til 7 and 8 for $9 ’til 10 menus are cool ways to switch things up. The 5 cocktails, 5 wines and 5 appetizers at $6 each is a great option if you’re with friends, or just want to sample some offerings.

Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.

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This French eatery is famous for its Eggs Provençal, extensive rosé collection, and awesome hugs from owner and chef Coralie Satta. Happy hour runs 4 – 6 p.m. every Friday and Saturday with $1 off glasses of wine, $5 off bottles of wine, $5 cocktails, $4 bottled beers, and $6 appetizers and small plates.

Harvest Restaurant

10355 N. La Cañada Dr. • 5605 E. River Rd.

Charcuterie board from Harvest (Credit: Harvest)

With a focus on fresh, Harvest has lunch and dinner menus chock-full of delicious dishes. Happy hour is 3 to 6 p.m. daily, with $1 off well drinks, and $2 off beer, wine, house concoctions (cocktails) and appetizers. Their variety of burgers and sandwiches are just a couple of reasons to visit if you haven’t already.

The Horseshoe Grill

7713 E. Broadway Blvd.

Though you’ll find steakhouse and barbecue staples such as burgers, ribs, and brisket, their twist on other dishes is what help them stand out.

They have cherries aging in barrels with Templeton Rye, their bacon is smoked in house, and the beans are soaked for two days before cooking. For things outside of their kitchen, they keep it local. For example, their burger buns are made fresh daily a few doors down at La Baguette Parisienne.

Jonathan’s Cork

6320 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Though Jonathan’s Cork identifies as a southwestern steakhouse and seafood restaurant, close inspection of the menu reveals strong Louisiana influence with various blackened items.

Their happy hour includes bites ranging from $5.50 to $9, and draft beer at $1 off. Well drinks and house wines (chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon) are $5. Happy hour runs weekdays until 6:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. to close on weekends in the designated bar area.

Dine or drink in style at this dimly-lit, quiet spot perfect for date-night. Kingfisher just launched their fall/winter menu where Vegetable Risotto, Grilled Sea Bass, coconut and apricot flavors come out to play.

In other exciting news, happy hour at Kingfisher is from Monday to Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 6:30 on Saturday and Sunday. Reverse happy hour is from 10 p.m. – midnight, nightly.

They offer $2 off all wines by the glass, specialty drinks, and well drinks. The steamed clams, mussels and shrimp (grilled or chilled) are $5 off, and oysters are $2-2.25 each. Get slurping!

Kon Tiki

4625 E. Broadway Blvd.

Kon Tiki (Photo Credit: Kon Tiki)

Do you remember that Brady Bunch episode where the gang goes to Hawaii, and attracts the fancy of a tiki idol? Well we may have found all the tropical mystique with a serious dose of fun, right here in Tucson. Kon Tiki offers an extensive menu of drinks including Rum Punch and Pina Colada. Make sure to try the Scorpion Bowl, considered to be the “largest drink in the world.” Happy hour is 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Standout items:

Monkeys On A Stick ($1.25) – A Kon Tiki classic, tender cubes of sirloin skewered, marinated and charbroiled, served with teriyaki glaze.

La Botana Tacos + Patios + Amigos

3200 N. First Ave. • 5526 E. Grant Rd.

Michelada at La Botana Fresco Grill & Cantina (Credit: Jackie Tran)

La Botana isn’t appealing from the street, but holy guacamole it’s a gem with the eats. Happy hour, which runs weekdays from 2 – 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. – close, will leave you with a sizable food baby. Bites are $6 and $7, while drink specials range starting from $6.49. However, keep in mind that the items at the higher end of the price range are for a group of people.

Standout items:

Happy Michelada ($6.49) – Their house michelada mix is irresistibly savory and refreshing, worth ordering a second mug

Lodge on the Desert

306 N. Alvernon Way

Walk past the fountain and gorgeous oasis of a courtyard and you’ll find the restaurant which was a starting point for some of Tucson’s current notable chefs. Walk into the bar area and you’ll find the happy hour, where dreft beer is $4 and select wine is $5 by the glass. Happy hour runs 3 – 6 p.m. daily.

Maynards Market & Kitchen

400 N. Toole Ave

Pizzettes from Maynards (Credit: Maynards Market)

I don’t need to say much to get you through the doors at Maynards. What’s a bit more unknown about the Downtown eatery is how great Maynard’s happy hour is. From 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, they feature a menu full of appetizers, pizzettes, cocktails, wines, and craft beer selections. If that’s not enough, there’s a reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Noble Hops

1335 W. Lambert Ln.

Chef’s Board at Noble Hops (Credit: Jackie Tran)

With over 175 different beers, including 28 draft beers, deciding what’s the perfect drink for your meal can be intimidating. If you enjoy beer but don’t have the beer knowledge yet, don’t worry — the online menu has suggested pairings and the staff is happy to provide pairings and personal picks. Happy hour runs 2 – 6 p.m. daily.

North Italia

2995 E. Skyline Dr.

Chef’s board at North Italia (Credit: Jackie Tran)

North Italia, or simply North, is a classic Italian eatery with delicious pizza, pasta, salads, appetizers and drinks. Their happy hour, from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day Sunday, consists of $5 wine glasses, $16 sangria pitchers, $4 pints, $5 bruschettas, $8 daily or margherita pizzas, $10 Chef’sBoards, and a $20 Bottle and Board special. They also offer half off wine bottles on Sunday as well.

With no shortage of bacon and Louisiana flair, the Parish is a fun place to eat. The dark wood furniture, pink and black walls, dainty chandeliers, quirky paintings adorning the walls, and occasional live music maintain the lively vibe. From 3 – 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, Parish’s happy hour has $5 noshes, $3 wells and drafts, $4 glasses of house wine, and $6 specialty cocktails.

Playground Bar & Lounge

278 E. Congress St.

Happy hour specials at Playground Bar & Lounge (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Located on Congress, Playground hosts its fair share of happy hour seekers. From 4 – 7 p.m. daily, they’re offering a different “Cocktail of the Week” for just $5, along with a new food menu, as well. It’s $1 off draft beer and wine or well drinks coming in at $4 each.

Reforma Cocina y Cantina

4310 N. Campbell Ave. Ste. 101

Margaritas at Reforma (Credit: Adam Lehrman)

If you haven’t been to Reforma yet, you should be kicking yourself. But wait, there’s hope. This south of the border cuisine features plenty of Mexican classics, while hosting a pretty sweet happy hour menu. Everyday from 3 to 6 p.m. Reforma has their “Hora Feliz” with $3 and $4 select draft and bottled beer, $5 house wine, $6 house margs, nachos, tacos, and more.

Reilly has a menu full of delicious entrées from their Pappardelle, an oxtail pasta dish, to their Cavatelli with fennel sausage and braised kale. They also house terrific happy hour specials. In the dining room, from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, they offer $1 off all beers, $5 house wines, $1 off house cocktails, and $7 mini pizzas. This is extended — minus the pizzas — from 10 p.m. to midnight and all day Sunday in the Beer Garden.

Beneath Reilly, at Tough Luck Club, happy hour is from Monday to Friday, 5 to 7 p.m., and a reverse happy hour from 10 p.m. to midnight, and all day Sunday (with $6 cocktails).

Renee’s Organic Oven

7065 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

In addition to serving organic pizza, pasta, and salad, Renee’s Organic Oven offers happy hour all day on Tuesday and Sunday, and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every other day of the week. Drink specials include $2 off beer (excluding Iron John’s), $2 off cocktails, and $3 off wine by the glass. Food specials during happy hour run at $6 or $11.

Sir Veza’s Kitchen & Kantina

220 W. Wetmore Rd.

Tacos from Sir Veza’s (Credit: Sir Veza’s Taco Garage)

Sir Veza’s is known for their tacos while also serving up great Mexican-American cuisine. Their happy hour is 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. everyday. On Fridays and Saturdays it’s from 9 p.m. to close. They feature $3 draft pints, $3 stock margs, $3 cocktails, $3 house wine glasses and $6 off all beer pitchers. They also have a $5 “Buck Bets” menu with items such as chipotle quesadillas and diablo chicken sliders.

Steak. That’s all you need to know. Unless you come for Sullivan’s happy hour — one of the longer happy hours on the list. “Swingin’ at Sullivan’s” is from Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. It goes on all day on Thursdays and Sundays in the bar. The happy hour features $7 signature cocktails, select wines, and “to share” bar bites — they’ve got a menu sure to impress.

In addition to pizza, happy hour includes Italian small plates and tempting drink specials. Bites range from $5 to $10 with $6 and $8 cocktails and $4 Italian beers. Wines are mostly Italian with a couple of California exceptions. The Pietro Rinaldi Winery wines are from his brother’s vineyard in Piemonte.

Firstly, unrelated but must be said — go and get the ramen available on Mondays. It’s a new bowl bursting with flavor each week and something to write home about. Secondly, they have a lengthily happy hour, which is from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. every day of the week, with $2 off beers and appetizers. Feast on that.

Time Market

444 E. University Blvd.

Burrata at Time Market (Credit: Jackie Tran)

Simple food can be transformed with quality ingredients. At Time Market, even a simple baguette can be revelatory. Bites range from $3 to $5. Pints of beer and wine glasses are $1 off. Happy hour runs 3 – 6 p.m. daily.

Union Public House

4340 N. Campbell Ave.

Pretzels at Union Public House

With hand-crafted cocktails, over 30 beers on tap and a menu featuring pork chops, pot pie, fish & chips and chicken & waffles, it’s not unusual to find a crowd at Union, especially during happy hour. Everyday from 3 to 6 p.m., UPH’s “Social Hour” serves up great drinks and snacks like house made pretzels, pub chips and a variety of cocktails.

Zinburger

6390 E. Grant Rd. • 1865 E. River Rd.

Spicy Green Chile Fries at Zinburger

Zinburger is an old-school burger joint with a spin. While using only certified Angus, their assortment ranges from the Zinburger to the Breakfast burger, with shakes, salads and sides also deserving attention. From 3 to 6 p.m. daily, they feature half-priced wine glasses and bottles and draft beers, $3 salads, sides, shakes, and fries, $5 burgers, and $6 cocktails.

Zona 78

7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

Chef’s Board from Zona 78

A modern themed Italian spot with artisan pizza and a vast wine selection, Zona 78 combines traditional dishes with unique ingredients giving patrons much to choose from. They offer happy hour Monday through Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. and includes half-priced appetizers and wells, $2 off beers, $3 off wines by the glass, and $4 off signature cocktails.